Max Baer could have done what Foreman did vs Ali

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    So Im sitting here watching Ali vs Foreman and it occurred to me....Max Baer could have done just as well against Ali as Foreman did. I don't see how anyone can disagree except to be contrary.
     
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    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Foreman lost.

    I don't think he could have done much worse than that!
     
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  3. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    I think Max would've gone the distance, he had a good chin himself, but much better stamina than Foreman.
     
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    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Baer would probably have lasted longer than Foreman, perhaps finishing on his feet, but he would have had a less coherent strategy.

    He would not have imposed himself in the same way, and it might have looked like a less competitive losing effort.
     
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    Saad54 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He was way less powerful than Foreman. Ali would not have fought off the ropes as much. He would have boxed more. It would have been a different fight. Ali wins but Max lasts longer than Foreman and possibly goes the distance.
     
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    70sFan865 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yeah, I agree - Baer would last the distance but he wouldn't be close to winning this fight.
     
    70sFan865, Jun 26, 2020
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    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    I can't say "way less powerful than Foreman". Max was a powerhouse
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Jun 26, 2020
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    Baer was as powerful as anybody who has ever breathed, give or take!
     
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    Richmondpete Real fighters do road work Full Member

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    Ali would not have given Baer the same respect he gave Foreman. Ali would have busted Baer up badly
     
    Richmondpete, Jun 26, 2020
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    I don’t think Ali would have to fight off the ropes against Baer... I don’t think Ali would be as affected by the power of Baer as he was against Foreman. I think Baer with his Poor defense and telegraphed punches would be eating way too much leather against Ali.
     
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    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Baer could hit as hard as Shavers.
     
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    LoadedGlove Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I guess a lot of lads could have punched themselves out and got starched.
     
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  13. mr. magoo

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    How can you determine that ?
     
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  14. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Burt Sugar said so
     
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    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I guess he must have gotten hit by both
     
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